Hamden Election 2021: Pat Destito Running For Legislative Council

HAMDEN, CT — The 2021 municipal election is heating up in Hamden with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 and cast their ballots for mayor, town clerk and seats on the legislative council and board of education.

Hamden Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Pat Destito, 68, is running for election to the Hamden Legislative Council in the 8th District as a Republican.

Occupation: Owner Of Pharmaceutical Data Services

Family: Wife Ann

Family in government: No

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

The financial instability of our town

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

My experience in the private sector and running a large business for over 33 years

Other issues:

Complete funding of public safety Aggressive pursuit of economic development

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